I have an Esterbrook 8-ball set where the pen has the clear end taper. The last couple inches is quite scratched and cloudy, even gnawed. How/should I polish that out? Is there a source for a replacement? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Not sure what the best option is as the plastic is clear and Simichrome might make it look cloudy. If you have some Simichrome, try a small spot and see what happens.

Any of the polishes / techniques recommended for pen bodies will work well for the clear taper. You might have to work a little longer/harder to remove all the scratches as they will be more visible than on the bodies though.

Plastic polishes like Novus, Micro Gloss, Tryphon etc are all good for the application. Don't think Simichrome would give you any trouble either.

I'd be happy to clean it up for you if you'd like to send it here...

Regards,

Gerry